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Rated Diltiazem for Hypertension Report

I have stage 2 hypertension tried lopresor 50 a day then 100 a day they made me tired for the first week then I was better and i didnt like the fact that i had to eat a lot to avoid stomache upset and my bp was still around 160/100 then i tried bystolic great i could take my 20 mig with just a sip of my decafe coffee but it still didnt lower my bp then I suggest cardizem to my dr its by far the cheapest bp med ive tried I have no side effects and my bp was 130/80 today its been 6 weeks and i'm happy BY they way i also take lisinopril 40 mg will all other bp pills .

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5 Stars

Posted 33 months ago (10/25/2012)5

Rated Diltiazem for Atrial Fibrillation Report

Take this drug for atrial fibrillation caused by my thyroid medication which occurs periodically.

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3 Stars

Posted 35 months ago (9/2/2012)3

Rated Diltiazem for Atrial Fibrillation Report

Previous Rx was metoprolol which made me tired. This med, Diltiazem ER 240, is trying to control rate, which it does fairly well. It has, however caused muscle myopathy and muscle weakness which I find barely tolerable my cardiologist insists this is more tolerable than yhe metoprolol but I'm skeptical. Be prepped for the weakness!

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Posted 38 months ago (6/14/2012)5

Rated Diltiazem for Atrial Fibrillation Report

I was on Metoprolol and it made be lethargic.
My doctor changed my medication to Diltiazem. For the past nine months, I have had no side effects and seldom have an afib episode; if I have one, it's very mild.

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0.5 Stars

Posted 41 months ago (3/8/2012)0

Rated Diltiazem for Atrial Flutter Report

within about 30 to 45 minutes my eyes bulged out my lips were blue and I had trouble breathing the doctor called it antiphylactic shock ( unsure of spelling)

Rated Diltiazem for Angina Pectoris Report

I felt like I had the flu all the time, headache, body ache, sharp pains in the temples, feverish, tired felt like I was pinned to my chair, anxiety, and mind was not clear while taking this drug.

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Posted 62 months ago (6/15/2010)5

Rated Diltiazem for Hypertension Report

This drug was added as 3rd. drug to my treatment as other drugs failed to lower my B/P. IT WORKED ! Need to take it 3 times/day. Sometimes forget middle dose. The long acting version available but too expensive. Used both Cardizem and diltizem. No difference. (120 mg. 3 times per day.)

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5 Stars

Posted 66 months ago (1/18/2010)5

Rated Diltiazem for Atrial Fibrillation Report

The first 3 days I started taking the medication , I felt sleepy for an hour or two soon after I took it and that went away after the fourth day. I have only had a few flutters of the heart since I have been on it. My heart rate and blood pressure are good.

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